We brought a waffle maker in and made waffles!

Weighted blankets and stuffies are becoming more popular, but how do you use them? Typically, weighted items should be about 10% of a person's body weight. So, if a child weighs 60 pounds, the weighted blanket should weigh about 6 pounds. However, this is subjective and can vary from person to person. Some people may prefer lighter ones or ones that are a little heavier. However, it is important to keep the amount of weight of a weighted blanket in mind for children due to th

We made a shopping cart maze!

We played monopoly to learn about money and work on money management skills!

Below is a list of ideas for families with children of various ages and abilities around the greater Anchorage area. I have met families at almost all of these locations for community sessions over the years. This was last updated on 4/16/2025. Inside: Fresh Cup Playhouse https://freshcupak.com/ Play Palace in Midtown Mall https://www.alaskaplaypalace.com/ Indoor Park in Fairview https://www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/IndoorPlayground.aspx The Doom Toddler Time...

I have worked with at least 15 families on bike riding. The most effective strategy I have found is using the balance bike method. You can turn any bike into a balance bike by removing training wheels and dropping the seat so that when a child sits on the bike, their feet touch the ground. You do not need to remove the pedals, but that can be helpful to at least get them out of the way. Have a child ride around using their feet to balance and encourage them to try the pedals

See the recipe we used below: https://www.hiddenvalley.com/recipe/ranch-buffalo-wings/

We made a tower with the blocks and then knocked it over!

See recipe we used below: https://www.simplyhappyfoodie.com/instant-pot-fettuccine-alfredo/

See the link below for a list of care coordinators that can help families apply for TEFRA. TEFRA is a Medicaid program. The link below is from the Comagine Health website. https://comagine.org/sites/default/files/resources/TEFRA_Care_Coordinators_09142021_508.pdf

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Check out our community resources page to learn more about resources in Anchorage and Alaska. Link here: https://www.forgetmenotpeds.com/resources

It turned out great! We cooked the broccoli in the air fryer and made the rest in the instant pot. See recipe below:...

We made a tunnel world!

We worked on sequencing, attention, problem-solving, turn-taking, fine motor, visual motor, and visual perceptual skills by playing...

Check out these helpful websites to help navigate videogames and healthy screen habits. https://www.healthygamer.gg/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=22decembernewsletter_12750184 https://www.mightier.com/resources/5-tips-for-parents-about-video-game-hygiene/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=22decembernewsletter_12750184

The kids loved this recipe despite the mushrooms and onions. That is a win! Check out the recipe link below. https://www.tasteofhome.com/...

We built a Lego diner! Great for working on fine motor skills, visual-motor skills, problem-solving, following directions, attention,...

I use this website a lot as a practitioner. It has great ideas for oral motor skills related to feeding. This website also sells a lot of different items I use in my practice. Check it out using the link below! https://www.arktherapeutic.com/blog/easy-oral-motor-exercises-to-try-today/?srsltid=AfmBOoqsIt-q24qGkhzWswb-IdkMNfBCz3TOhawuzwyS72LnP6wSY5Rw